One Ryobi product that’s good to have on hand for a winter storm is — logically enough — its 18V One+ Storm Kit. The pre-packaged bundle makes shopping much easier by allowing you to stockpile a few Ryobi products with a single purchase. Plus, the three included tools are all part of Ryobi’s 18V One+ system, so you can use a single charger for all three, and if you don’t need all of them at once, they can share a single battery.
The Ryobi tools included in its storm kit are the manufacturer’s LED Area Light, Compact Radio, and 150W Battery Power Source. The radio, which can connect to your phone with Bluetooth or acquire FM frequencies, can help you track a winter storm as it approaches. The lantern, which provides 850 lumens of light in a 360-degree direction, can be used after a storm when shoveling snow in the dark. In the event of a power outage, all three will come in handy. The 150-watt Battery Power Source can charge your electronics through its built-in AC and USB-A ports. However, it wouldn’t be strong enough for a space heater or to keep your fridge running — you’ll likely want a full-sized generator for that.
You might be better off buying more powerful lanterns or batteries. Still, the main advantage to Ryobi’s Storm Kit — as we wrote in a SlashGear article asking if the bundle is worth the price — is that it’s less expensive than buying all three items separately. The Ryobi 18V One+ Storm Kit (product code PCL1307K1) is just $129, a solid deal considering that, in addition to the three tools, the bundle comes with a 2 Ah battery and a tool bag for storage.
